Justin’s Growing “Collection”: SB19’s Hilarious Inside Joke

You never know what to expect from the boys of SB19. One moment, they are busting a move on stage, entertaining their legion of fans. The next, they are pulling off something weird and funny the next.

One running gag that has gone viral is Justin’s funny interaction with his partners as they begin to incorporate a variety of items during a section of the song, “Dungka!” What started as a joke is beginning to be a running gag during their performances, and A’TIN couldn’t help but laugh at their more jovial, comical side.

Palo-palo inside joke explained

In one of the band’s backstage videos, Ken made a comment on how they can make their “Dungka!” performances unique whenever they perform it live. In order to do so, whenever they get to the part of the song where the background singers say “Palo! Palo!,” which loosely translates to “Hit! Hit!,” someone would do a striking motion.

What started as merely hitting the air as part of the song turned into a series of gags. In one performance, Justin mimes getting slapped by Ken as part of their Showtime performance. Little did we know that this would become funnier and funnier with each new iteration of the joke.

The growing arsenal

Every “Dungka!” performance comes with a variety of new, memeable antics from Justin and Ken. In the beginning, Justin would mime out being slapped repeatedly by Ken, notably during their Showtime appearance.

In their Taiwan performance, Justin whips out a hanger of all things to get “revenge” on Ken in hilarious fashion.

During their San Francisco leg of their North American tour, things get funnier as Justin whips out the favorite disciplinary weapon of choice, the good old belt!

Just when Ken thinks it is safe, an old foe returns. Justin brings out the hanger once again during the Los Angeles concert as A’TIN is entertained by their antics.

During their Toronto performance, we see Justin being responsible and cleaning up. We just hope he’d do so AFTER the performance instead. Even Pablo found the broom antics amusing!

Justin and Ken were clearly cooking up new ideas for their Calgary performance. Literally. Their “Dungka!” performance, so the two duel one another using ladles, truly a weapon for a more civilized age.

When SB19 rolled into Vancouver, Justin and Ken were already thinking closer to home for inspiration. What better prop to use for disciplining than something Asians already know all too well about, than the mighty slippers?

In Temecula, Ken was clearly thinking of defending himself more. During the performance, Justin would bring out a 2×4, but Ken would be ready. By this time, A’TIN starts to wonder what other items Justin could bring to their next performance.

In Hawaii, Justin probably thought his friend felt itchy, so he whipped out a nifty back scratcher to help his buddy out. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours, as they say.

More recently, when SB19 came home from their North American tour, they attended the Acer Fest 2025 event and, wouldn’t you know it, Justin and Ken would bring their antics back home where it all began. 

During their historic and record-breaking show in Singapore, Justin clearly needed additional support. What better way to get it himself and a cane, otherwise known as a “tungkod.”

Screengrabbed from fancam of Vannah Vanilla’s YouTube

During their recent Day 1 tour of their Hong Kong Leg, Justin decided to choose chaos for his “pamalo,” although it was more like a tool to pinch Ken instead. He whips out a pair of chopsticks instead much to the delight of A’TIN in attendance.

Screengrabbed from fancam of I Want You, SB19 on Facebook

Of course, if there’s a Day 1, there’s evidently a Day 2. During their second concert in Hong Kong, it felt like high school again when Justin brought out a towel. Aside from using it like a whip, he did do some good with is as he noticed his groupmate, Ken, was breaking a sweat. He did playfully wipe his friend’s sweat as they performed.

During the Japan leg of the Simula at Wakas World Tour, it was time for Justin to finally call for some backup. At first it was just him playfully smacking Ken with a large harisen, a giant paper fan that is usually found in Japanese slapstick films, anime, and shows. Little did Ken know that Josh would also join in on their fun and playfully smack him with one as well. This would only make the JoshTin fandom erupt in glee.

SB19 headlined Sama Sa Roma 2025 on October 12, 2025 and fans from Italy got excited for the possibility of a future European tour as it was the first time the boys have been to Italy. During their performance of “DUNGKA!,” Justin didn’t have a prop with him, but he did have something else: an ally. When it was their cue, Josh clung to Justin, surely exciting many A’TIN who longed to see the JoshTin pairing. Justin, in humorous fashion, would wield Josh like a log as he could barely lift his bandmate to swing at Ken as Ken could hardly hide his laughter.

While Justin was unable to bring a prop during their Dubai stop on October 11,2025, he brought props back for their Doha, Qatar performance on October 17, 2025. During their “DUNGKA!” performance, Justin brought with him a soft pillow. Maybe he just wanted to help his friend and get some better rest so he smacks Ken with one as A’TIN would be entertained by their antics.

Closing thoughts

You can never be too sure what will happen when SB19 pulls into a new city and gives a concert like no other. What can be said, however, is that these sorts of antics will always bring a smile to A’TIN the world over, as the boys masterfully showcase their talents, charm, and comedic antics everywhere they go.

You never know what these guys will pull out next. What could Justin bring during the next SB19 concert in Singapore? Stay tuned as we find out together, A’TIN!

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